Description
Control the spread of disease and parasites in herds, by using vaccination and medication, and by separating sick animals.
Alternative labels
livestock disease controlling
controlling disease in livestock
disease controlling in livestock
livestock disease preventing
preventing disease in livestock
control disease in livestock
controlling livestock disease
preventing livestock disease
disease preventing in livestock
prevent disease in livestock
prevent livestock disease
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Control livestock disease is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Equine yard manager: Equine yard managers are responsible for the day to day running of the yard including managing staff, care of the horses, all aspects of health and safety and dealing with clients and owners.
Livestock worker: Livestock workers maintain the health and welfare of animals. They oversee the breeding/production and day-to-day care such as feeding and watering of animals.
Groom: Grooms provide practical daily horse care to ensure the horses health, welfare and safety.
They take part in exercising horses, cleaning and maintaining the stables, buildings and territory.
Optional skill
Control livestock disease is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Poultry sexer: Poultry sexers are specialists working in poultry farms determining the sex of the animals to separate the male from the female birds.Â
References
- Control livestock disease – ESCO